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AMB West Community Fund

The mission of the AMB West Community Fund is to enhance the quality of life for residents of Montana, particularly in Park and Gallatin counties and indigenous communities across the state.

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News & Insights

Across neighborhoods and our nation, we unite the courage and compassion of our communities to take on tough challenges and thrive together. Here are those stories.

Associate-Led Giving Committees – 2022 Recap
March 1, 2023 | founder initiatives

Associate-Led Giving Committees – 2022 Recap

Started in 2001 at the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch in Montana, the associate-led giving committees...
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With help from Pearl Jam bassist, new skateparks open in Lodge Grass and Hardin
October 29, 2022 | founder initiatives

With help from Pearl Jam bassist, new skateparks open in Lodge Grass and Hardin

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Mountain Time Arts
June 7, 2023 | founder initiatives

Mountain Time Arts

In 2021, AMB West Community Fund, an associate-led giving committee at the Arthur M. Blank...
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MSU students’ designs featured in new Montana 988 suicide prevention campaign
November 13, 2023 | amb west community fund 2
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Gallatin and Park nonprofits benefit from $6.5 million grant distribution
January 3, 2024 | amb west community fund 2

Gallatin and Park nonprofits benefit from $6.5 million grant distribution

Numerous local organizations received grants from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation as part of...
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Our Grantee
Partners

Learn more about the organizations making a difference in our communities.

Mountain Shadow Association

Mountain Shadow Association (MSA) is a community-based, Native American non-profit focused on repairing and restoring relationships between children and their parents, citizens and their community, families and their culture, individuals and their environment.

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Greater Gallatin United Way

The Greater Gallatin United Way (GGUW) fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Gallatin, Madison, Meagher and Park Counties

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Community Health Partners

The mission of Community Health Partners is to enhance community health and well-being.

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Meet our Team

Our associates are committed to healing and repairing the world.

Margaret Connelly

Managing Director, Founder Initiatives

Margaret Connelly is the Managing Director of Founder Initiatives at the Arthur M. Blank Family...
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Rachel Ward Jackson

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FOUNDER INITIATIVES

Rachel Ward Jackson is the deputy director for Founder Initiatives at the Arthur M. Blank...
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Tawnya Rupe

Sr. Director, Montana Philanthropy

Tawnya Rupe is senior program director at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. In this...
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